Swedish · Old Norse

Arvid

Pronounced AR-vidShare

Meaning: Eagle tree

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Arvid combines Norse elements for eagle and tree. The name is used in Sweden and Norway, bringing together two concrete images rather than a general promise of strength.

Nicknames

  • Arv

Spellings & variants

  • Arnvid

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Arvid comes from Swedish and Old Norse.

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Rock guardian

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Eagle

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Thor’s stone

Rare gem
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Helmeted warrior

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